Muslim (Personal Law)

Yes, especially in Faskh proceedings. The court may refer parties to counselling to explore reconciliation, even though the 1939 Act

If a wife files for Faskh on false grounds (e.g., fabricated cruelty), the court may:

Yes. In Faskh, witnesses help prove specific statutory grounds—e.g., cruelty, failure to maintain, desertion, insanity. Witnesses may include:

Yes. In a Faskh petition, the wife is allowed to produce all forms of electronic evidence to establish cruelty, non-maintenance,

Wife (in Faskh) presents:

Court may:Impose costsDeny adjournmentsProceed ex parteClose the right to file written statement

Yes. Judge may ask clarifying questions to verify if statutory grounds under Section 2 of the 1939 Act exist (e.g.,

If a Faskh case is pending and the couple mutually decides to end marriage amicably, they may withdraw the petition

In Muslim law, mediation is encouraged but not legally compulsory. It is often suggested by courts in Faskh proceedings but

If husband does not attend after valid service, the court proceeds ex parte under CPC Order IX. Wife gives her